Job summary
Are you ready to use your clinical and leadership skills to improve patient safety across an organisation? Then this may be the role for you!
This varied role acts as a Medication Safety Officer (MSO) for the organisation and provides leadership to the Pharmacy team on the Scarborough site.
Working with an established multi-disciplinary team, you will develop a strategy and initiatives to meet the medicines safety challenges faced in the organisation and you will analyse trends and share learning from incidents.
You will represent Pharmacy at Trust patient safety committees and will be given opportunity to network with peers within the ICS, region and through the National MSO network. You will also be given opportunity to undertake practice-based research/QI on areas relating to medication safety.
Main duties of the job
This role is based on the Scarborough Hospital site with an anticipated 1 day per week at York Hospital with 1-2 sessions per week of clinical commitment.
Key skills and attributes we are looking for is an individual who is passionate about medicine safety and wants to engage with the teams to make things better and work to continually improve.
A broad clinical background and experience of investigating incidents, writing action plans and chairing meetings is essential.
You will manage a small team of experienced pharmacists and a pharmacy technician.
Leadership responsibilities will include Pharmacy site lead at Scarborough Hospital, deputising for the Chief Pharmacist at Trust and external meetings and taking on projects as part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Interviews will be held in person at Scarborough Hospital on 1st April 2025.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Interviews will be held in person at Scarborough Hospital on 1st April 2025.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) or equivalent
- 1 year pre-registration training (assessed and examined)
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post graduate clinical diploma or MSc or equivalent experience
- Continuous professional development at least to mandatory requirements of the GPhC
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Minimum of 10yrs post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including 5yrs at senior level.
- Experience of managing staff and other resources, service provision and managing change within a complex organisation
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Risk Management, Health & Safety and the wider Health Service, including primary care
- Knowledge of statutory requirements covering pharmacy practice, Health & Safety and employment law.
Desirable
- Working in a senior deputising role within hospital pharmacy
- Experience of publication of research or other material
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for communication of medicines and service related information effectively with patients, medical, nursing and other staff as well as with primary care practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, Department of Health and other national agencies
- Analysis and appraisal of prescribed medication regimes for individual patients with respect to the patient's clinical condition and ability, while taking account of safety, economy and effectiveness
- Well developed leadership and motivational skills IT skills
- Expert clinical knowledge and skills
- Ability to develop long term strategic and operational plans for pharmacy and medicines management across the Trust and contribute to other Trust strategies
- Ability to propose complex changes to service and medicines management arrangements across the Trust
- Ability to identify and address critical service related issues that impact on, or are impacted on, by Trust plans
- Ability to contribute to development of clinical governance, pharmacy and medicines strategies in primary care and across the wider system
- Ability to influence and persuade patients and professional groups with Deputy Chief Pharmacist Scarborough V5 (June 2021) Page 10 regard to policies for safe, economical and effective use of medicines and to negotiate for new resources
- Ability to analyse drug usage and expenditure data and identify relevant issues, including cost saving measures, for the Trust
- Ability to innovate and manage change
- Ability to deliver training to groups of staff, including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.
- Able to identify and meet own training needs and maintain a portfolio of practice
- Ability to evaluate pharmacy service provision
- Ability to maintain a broad level of pharmacy practice
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Professional and diplomatic
- Strong Team Player
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiastic
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openess - Excellence
Other Requirements
Essential
- Mentally and physically fit
- Prepared to provide on-call service on rotational basis
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Satisfactory CRB clearance
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
Desirable
- Car owner/driver - 20 mile radius (on call)
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) or equivalent
- 1 year pre-registration training (assessed and examined)
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post graduate clinical diploma or MSc or equivalent experience
- Continuous professional development at least to mandatory requirements of the GPhC
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Minimum of 10yrs post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including 5yrs at senior level.
- Experience of managing staff and other resources, service provision and managing change within a complex organisation
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Risk Management, Health & Safety and the wider Health Service, including primary care
- Knowledge of statutory requirements covering pharmacy practice, Health & Safety and employment law.
Desirable
- Working in a senior deputising role within hospital pharmacy
- Experience of publication of research or other material
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for communication of medicines and service related information effectively with patients, medical, nursing and other staff as well as with primary care practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, Department of Health and other national agencies
- Analysis and appraisal of prescribed medication regimes for individual patients with respect to the patient's clinical condition and ability, while taking account of safety, economy and effectiveness
- Well developed leadership and motivational skills IT skills
- Expert clinical knowledge and skills
- Ability to develop long term strategic and operational plans for pharmacy and medicines management across the Trust and contribute to other Trust strategies
- Ability to propose complex changes to service and medicines management arrangements across the Trust
- Ability to identify and address critical service related issues that impact on, or are impacted on, by Trust plans
- Ability to contribute to development of clinical governance, pharmacy and medicines strategies in primary care and across the wider system
- Ability to influence and persuade patients and professional groups with Deputy Chief Pharmacist Scarborough V5 (June 2021) Page 10 regard to policies for safe, economical and effective use of medicines and to negotiate for new resources
- Ability to analyse drug usage and expenditure data and identify relevant issues, including cost saving measures, for the Trust
- Ability to innovate and manage change
- Ability to deliver training to groups of staff, including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.
- Able to identify and meet own training needs and maintain a portfolio of practice
- Ability to evaluate pharmacy service provision
- Ability to maintain a broad level of pharmacy practice
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Professional and diplomatic
- Strong Team Player
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiastic
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openess - Excellence
Other Requirements
Essential
- Mentally and physically fit
- Prepared to provide on-call service on rotational basis
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Satisfactory CRB clearance
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
Desirable
- Car owner/driver - 20 mile radius (on call)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
